I am proud to present to MOCpages the biggest MOC I have ever made. It is a 48X48 dio called 'At The Carnival'. This was actually meant for Round 5 of the Bottom Of The MOC Tourney, but the competition was closed halfway. The topic was 'Carnival Rides'. Here is my take on the bumper-car ride, one of the all-time favorites found in many carnivals and fun-fairs. Enjoy!

About this creation

Here it is! An overview shot of the dio.

Front view.

Side view.

Rear view.

Other side view.

Before we get closer to the details of this MOC, I will split this MOC into two parts(literally) so it is easier for me to explain more about the dio.

First up, a closer look at the stands opposite the bumper car ride itself.
The first stall is a games stand. One game that can be found in many carnivals. This is the game where you and another person shoot water into the target and try to hit the red dot. The person who hits the red dot the most wins. (I would appreciate if anyone else would have a better explanation of this than me)

A food stand and a kiddie ride. This is the carnival branch of Darth Vader's Famous Burger Stand empire, with more branches to come. The kiddie ride was placed there to attract more customers, especially the young ones, to the food stand.

Another games stand. This is the game where, using a non-harmful weapon, you shoot at cans or specific targets on the wall. If you are able to knock a bunch of them down you win a prize.

The first games stand: Here is the right way to play this game. Shooting straight and hitting the target. Here's a winner.

And of course the wrong way to play it. You do not get bonus points for shooting water at the . I wonder who is playing?

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Admiral Bill told Grand Moff Tarkin that he would work for him one day, as his servant. Moff did not think that this would ever come true. Since he had reached the retirement age at Darth Vader's Famous Burger Stand , he resorted to working for Admiral Bill. Here he is carrying Bill's Jumbo Burger.

Admiral Bill eating FRIES IN A MUG!!!!! Only at the carnival branch of Darth Vader's Famous Burger Stand . Limited time only! One mug for $5 and buy one get one free for only $10!

Due to a recent wave of soda robberies in the area, Cook Rex has taken precautions by placing the soda in a safe box that can only be opened using a special password.

This is where these guys on the roof of the first game stand come in. They are here to steal the soda in the safe box. One of them is spying on Rex.

The other is dressed as Rex(close enough). The plan is when the coast is clear, the Rex look-alike will drop down and knock Rex out with the stick. While Rex is unconscious and the Rex look-alike stands in as Rex, his accomplice will steal the soda. After wards, they will flee, across the carnival grounds, across the street to their safe house, which is next to a police station. A foolproof plan, I should say.

Moving on. Here is Master Shifu Leo J on the Motorbike kiddie ride. He is reliving his younger days, when he was a YFOL.

However, there are other people who want to have a ride as well. A young Viking boy.

The second game stand: Could it be? It's, It's, IT'S... CHRIS PHIPSON . He is on his trusty Segway, making sure that people are safe in the carnival. Either that or he wants to grab the attention of Brian and his cameraman straight ahead, in turn stealing the spotlight from M<0><0>DSWIM . I mean, he could always walk.

A chap wearing a skull mask. He probably thinks its Halloween every day. We'll get back to him later.

The game holder of the second game stand, laughing and screaming at the same time. Weird. Peculiar. Strange. I just ran out of adjectives.

Player one at the stand, a handsome fellow who is lucky enough to be using a rifle to play this game. He also has nice hair. It's called the 'Anakinian' hairstyle.

Player two, an angry looking man who will use a bow and arrow for this game. He will most likely not win though. There is a reason why he is angry. Either because the game holder is screaming and laughing right in front of him, because player one has a better weapon or because he has nice hair.

And who is this mysterious person? I'm gonna call him Flare . We'll get back to his 'death' later.

Now to the bumper car ride itself. Here is the line to the ride. Many people are eager to have a ride.

Clack, one of the MOCbird brothers, making sure the ride will keep on going endlessly. He is in control of the control panel of this ride.

The actual operator of the ride. He was knocked out by Clack and became unconscious. No, he is not Lee Jones. He is Indiana Jones, at his weekend job.

Here, we have Ben being terrorized by Cluck, one of the MOCbird brothers.
Ben: AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Ben's bumper car is about to be flipped over.

Clucky here, is terrorizing Casey.

He is ramming Casey's bumper car out of the area.
Casey: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
I wonder what or who the bumper car is going to hit....

Yes! It's Flare who is going to be hit by the runaway bumper car. Now it makes sense doesn't it? This is Flare 's death. Or is it? After wards, Flare was hit directly in the head by the bumper car. He was rushed to the hospital as he was seriously injured. Doctors tired to save his life but...it worked. It was a miracle! He was on the way to a full recovery. By the time this MOC is posted, Flare has already fully recovered and is back to MOCing. So, that means I'm the first to 'seriously injure' Flare ! Do I get a prize?

Due to the mask covering one of his eyes, his hands were hit by the bumper car. Sadly, he did not survive.

Sadly, Chris Phipson survived. He was not run over by the bumper car. He was far from harm. (I can hear a bunch of AFOL's saying: Awww...)

Here are more pictures of this dio, without the minifigs in the way. I recommend for you to look at some of the pictures and see the sheer effort and detail I put into this MOC.

And finally, the special guest appearances(without them knowing). Kevin Ryhal A.K.A. M<0><0>DSWIM !

Quoting Jordan B.
Oh man, I'm so sorry for ending the contest. This was a winner! In my books, you just earned yourself the title of the Winner of the 2010 Bottom of the MOC Tourney! :) Tell me what you want as a prize.

Really? You would give me a prize for this MOC.

I like it

Jordan B.

November 5, 2010

Oh man, I'm so sorry for ending the contest. This was a winner! In my books, you just earned yourself the title of the Winner of the 2010 Bottom of the MOC Tourney! :) Tell me what you want as a prize.

Very nice, man! I can definately see you put alot of effort into this. Love all the details, especially the bumper cars and how you put "carnival" on the roof. Thanks for giving me a scene "in the spotlight" :)

Indeed! That was funny. Maybe too funny. Have you been to Baguio City? At Burnham Park, there's a bike rental section in the park. We use to go there all the time and try out all kinds of configuration of bikes. There were pedal karts, too, and row boats. XD

Quoting Master Shifu Leo J
AHAHAHAHAHHA! That's freakin' hilarious! It captures the chaos that goes on in a carnival. Great details especially on the food stall and game booths. Definitely your best creation to date! Bravo!